A new restaurant opens its doors, 4th July celebrations kick off, and it’s another big week of football…

Welcome to a brand new week in Dubai, and with the World Cup firmly underway, all eyes are on the game. But if you’re taking a break from the World Cup fever, or (whisper it) just not really a football fan, there’s new restaurants, silent discos and swing acts to keep you busy.

Here’s eight things to do in Dubai this week.

Sunday July 1

1. Tuck into a sky high business lunch

If you’re looking for an elevated experience (literally) this lunchtime, why not check out the new business lunch offering at At.mosphere, the world’s tallest restaurant. The two or three course menu is available daily from 12.30pm until 3pm, and includes dishes such as corn-fed yellow chicken with mash potato and broccoli and sea bass a’la plancha with crudité, green lentil and grenobloise sauce.

At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, daily 12.30pm to 3pm, Dhs220 for two courses, Dhs275 for three. Tel: (04) 888 3828. More info on website

Monday July 2

2. Check out an art exhibiton

The popular Latin American restaurant Coya is now showcasing around 60 of Spanish artist Salvador Dali’s iconic pieces in the ‘World of Dali’ exhibition. Born in Catalonia, Spain in 1904, Dali best-known work, The Persistence of Memory, is a defining piece of surrealist art. While this particular masterpiece won’t be on show, visitors will be able to see other iconic works by the artist including Surrealist Flower Girl and Space Elephant.

COYA Dubai presents the World of Dali, COYA Dubai, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah, June 19 to Sept 1. Tel: (04) 316 9600. More info on website

3. Try your hand at chocolate making

For an alternative ladies’ day or night activity, Boutique Le Chocolat is offering a chocolate making masterclass for groups of ladies at their City Walk boutique. Priced at Dhs95, the class don’t need to be booked in advanced, and you’ll be able to learn about the chocolate making process, as well as decorating your own designer chocolate pieces.

Boutique Le Chocolat, City Walk, daily sunset to 12am weekdays, until 1am weekends, Dhs95. Tel: (04) 590 5075. More info on website

Tuesday July 3

4. Check out a sleek new steakhouse

STK Downtown is finally opening its doors this Tuesday July 3. With a 240-seat capacity indoors, and a 100-seat garden terrace overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, there’s sure to be plenty of Instagram opportunities. STK Downtown will feature STK’s classic menu, so expect the likes of an oyster bar, seafood platters and those signature made-to-order steaks alongside the brand’s signature upscale New-York décor.

STK Dubai Downtown, The Address Downtown Dubai Hotel, Downtown, from Tuesday July 3. Tel: (04) 425 3948. More info on Facebook

5. Party at the launch of a silent disco ladies’ night

Throwing it back to your student days, popular Media City hotspot Mr Miyagi’s is combining its Hello Kitty ladies’ night with a retro silent disco, and it’s kicking off next Tuesday July 3. Ladies can take advantage of three dishes and three drinks for Dhs99 in the restaurant, before making their way to the dancefloor next door for the silent disco from 11pm, where there’s a further three free drinks on offer.

Mr Miyagi’s, Level 9, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, 5pm to 3am, Tuesdays, three drinks and dishes for Dhs99 for ladies 5pm to 1am in the restaurant, three free drinks in the bar from 8pm for ladies, silent disco 11pm to 3am. Tel: (04) 420 7489. More info on website

6. Catch the football action from a super-sized fan zone

The biggest football event on the planet is in full swing, and on Tuesday, England are set to take on Columbia. There’s stacks of Dubai venues showing every minute of the Fifa World Cup 2018 action, but our pick this week is Barasti. The stalwart venue has transformed into a football super fan zone, and there’s no atmosphere like it.

Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, 10pm, Tuesday July 3, free entry. Tel:(04) 318 1313 More info on website

Wednesday July 4

7. See a swing group at Dubai Opera

Three-piece swing artists The Definitive Rat Pack are to putting on two shows this July. The world’s finest interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr will be hitting the Dubai Opera stage to perform some of the most popular hits from the swing decade. Expect to swing along to iconic tracks including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me to the Moon, Sway, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, Mack the Knife, My Way, New York, New York and many more classics.

Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Tuesday July 3 and Wednesday July 4, from Dhs175. Tel: (04) 440 8888. More info on website

8. Celebrate 4th of July

To celebrate American Independence Day on Wednesday July 4, Black Tap will be rolling out a limited edition freakshake. Available from July 3 to 8 and priced at Dhs69, it’s a combination of vanilla ice-cream, red, white and blue sprinkles and whipped cream that’s topped with a red, white and blue cake slice, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.

Black Tap, Jumeirah Al Naseem and Rixos Premium JBR, Tuesday July 3 to Tuesday Monday July 8, Dhs69. Tel: (04) 422 9904. More info on website

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